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Ever dreamed of becoming a Ducati test rider? Well, you most likely won't become the second Michele Pirro or Casey Stoner, but you can certainly have a shot at becoming an occasional test pilot for two of Borgo Panigale's models.
Ducati is organizing two massive events in the UK and is searching for no less than 160 riders willing to take part in this program. The Ducati testing schedule comprises two dates this May, with serious track action at two of Britain's iconic circuits.
The first test will take place at the Snetterton Circuit, 20-some miles (32 km) south-east of Norwich, while the second event will be hosted by the legendary Silverstone Circuit in the heart of England.
While the test at Snetterton, scheduled for May 20, will allow the riders to make use of the full length of the track, the access on the Silverstone circuit will be restricted. The Ducati test at Silverstone will take place on May 26 on a loop in the northern area of the track between turns 5 and 11.
The 160 test riders Ducati is looking for will have two models to play with, the all-new 959 Panigale and its bigger sibling, the 1299 Panigale. Riders who are willing to test either Ducati will be selected from all the entries and will receive their invitations. Those who are not so lucky will also be informed and their names added to a reserve list.
Certain conditions apply, but you can post your entry simply by filling in Ducati's form and also telling the Italian maker some details about you.
Participation is on an invite-only basis and free of charge. Any potential travel and accommodation expenses are the sole responsibility of the selected riders, who are expected to bring their leathers and helmets at the track. Even though Ducati is not specifically mentioning this, we suspect that new and inexperienced riders are not exactly eligible to test ride either bike.
The first test will take place at the Snetterton Circuit, 20-some miles (32 km) south-east of Norwich, while the second event will be hosted by the legendary Silverstone Circuit in the heart of England.
While the test at Snetterton, scheduled for May 20, will allow the riders to make use of the full length of the track, the access on the Silverstone circuit will be restricted. The Ducati test at Silverstone will take place on May 26 on a loop in the northern area of the track between turns 5 and 11.
The 160 test riders Ducati is looking for will have two models to play with, the all-new 959 Panigale and its bigger sibling, the 1299 Panigale. Riders who are willing to test either Ducati will be selected from all the entries and will receive their invitations. Those who are not so lucky will also be informed and their names added to a reserve list.
Certain conditions apply, but you can post your entry simply by filling in Ducati's form and also telling the Italian maker some details about you.
Participation is on an invite-only basis and free of charge. Any potential travel and accommodation expenses are the sole responsibility of the selected riders, who are expected to bring their leathers and helmets at the track. Even though Ducati is not specifically mentioning this, we suspect that new and inexperienced riders are not exactly eligible to test ride either bike.
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